government provision

[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt prəˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: government provisions
disposição governamental / provisão governamental
1. A clause, stipulation, or arrangement made by the government in a law, regulation, or policy
The government provision allows for tax exemptions for non-profit organizations.
A disposição governamental permite isenções fiscais para organizações sem fins lucrativos.
2. A supply or stock of resources provided or allocated by the government
Government provisions were distributed to disaster-affected areas.
As provisões governamentais foram distribuídas às áreas afetadas pelo desastre.
3. An official requirement or condition stipulated by government authority
Under the new government provision, all schools must meet safety standards.
Sob a nova disposição governamental, todas as escolas devem atender aos padrões de segurança.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian administrative, legal, and policy discussions. It reflects the importance of formal regulations in Brazilian governance. In the USA, it's commonly found in legislative and bureaucratic contexts. Understanding government provisions is essential for compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
government stipulationgovernmental clausestate regulationpublic provisionadministrative arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
private provisionexemptionderegulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposição governamental / provisão governamental
Most common usage in Brazilian legal and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
determinação do governo
Often used colloquially to refer to government mandates
São Paulo
cláusula governamental / provisão estatal
More formal business and legal terminology
Portugal
disposição governamental / provisão estatal
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'estatal' over 'governamental'

Related Words

legislationregulationstatutepublic policyadministrative decreegovernment subsidy

Related Idioms & Phrases

government provision for welfare
under government provision
according to government provision
in compliance with government provision
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →